Early America - Ever wonder what life was like before the ipod or plasma screens? Before European settlers or colonies were established, Native Americans were the first to live and explore what we now know as the United States. The sounds and music that they produced were just as unique as their own culture. If you’re curious about some of their rituals, why not take a Native American drum making class at The McCloud River Mercantile Hotel in McCloud, California. The inn offers a two night stay and a family friendly workshop that begins with an opening drum ceremony followed by step-by-step guided instructions to make drums using willow and deer or elk hides. The five hour course includes packaged lunches and full breakfasts at the inn.
You can also learn about later American settlers at The Hanlon House in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Ask the innkeeper for the History Week/Weekend package. A customized package can include a personal guided tour of the Oregon Trail where you can take photos at Chimney Rock, a landmark hill that was used to guide travelers on the trail. Stop by North Platte Valley Museum and the Scottsbluff National Monument and enjoy a personalized box lunch in the afternoon or ask the innkeeper to take you to one of her favorite restaurants in town.
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